© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
500 Francs International Year of the Child; pattern
1979 year| Silver | 19.93 g | 40.00 mm |
| Issuer | Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) |
|---|---|
| Period | Anglo-French condominium (1906-1980) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 500 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1921-1982) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 19.93 g |
| Diameter | 40.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#317493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mother breast-feeding child.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L’ANNÉE DE L'ENFANT-YEAR OF THE CHILD
1979
Comment
According to Lecompte, 500 examples were struck. According to KM, only 60 pieces were minted.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 500 Francs (International Year of the Child; pattern) 1979 from Vanuatu › New Hebrides (1906-1980) made of Silver weighing 19.93 g is that it was minted to commemorate the International Year of the Child, which was declared by the United Nations in 1979 to promote the rights and well-being of children around the world. The coin's design features a stylized image of a child, symbolizing the importance of nurturing and protecting the young.